The Deansgate area (not to be mistaken with Deansgate Locks, a mile away) offers some of the trendiest bars in Manchester city centre.

Located at the top end of Deansgate, the mile long road that runs through the city centre, it's surrounded by the designer department stores and popular shopping streets and is a stone's throw from the Manchester Arena and Royal Exchange Theatre.

As a result, it's popular with trendsetters, concert goers and shoppers alike.

Whilst some of the fashionable bars on Deansgate require you to have your best clobber on, there are others which are less formal and there's a good selection of cocktail bars, traditional pubs, wine lounges, Tiki dives and rock clubs.

As well as the original Living Room, Deansgate is also home to the very first La Tasca, started here before growing into a huge national chain, whilst local bar operator Living Ventures, also grew into a massive national chain after starting out as JW Johnsons cocktail bar, in the pemises now occupied by their Botanist bar.

The swanky 400 capacity weekend club opposite Manchester Cathedral and the Manchester Arena, at the end of Deansgate, is a popular haunt for Manchester's elite, celebs and footballers, who can often be seen dancing to R&B. With the likes of Justin Bieber, Ne-Yo, Tulisa, Drake, Rita Ora, Little Mix and The Wanted all holding after-show parties in the glamorous surroundings and secret garden. Open until 05:00. Strict door policy.

Hidden away at the end of Deansgate, just off Blackfriar's Street near the Manchester Arena, is this celebrated artisan cocktail bar which proudly pays tribute to Mancunian legends from music, sport and TV. One whole wall is dedicated to the city's most loved exports with portraits of everyone from Oasis, Ian Brown, Morrissey and Steve Coogan to Nobby Stiles, Davy Jones, The Bee Gees and Les Dawson, whilst the Manchester music soundtrack makes it popular with those 'in the know'. Open until 03:00 daily.

Opened in 2017, right in the heart of Deansgate, this huge 18,000 square foot bar serves up two floors of ping pong, pool, mini golf and beer pong. A massive venue dedicated to bringing a fun experience through great gaming, great cocktails, great beer, great food and great music. Near The Royal Exchange Theatre and Manchester Arena.

Opened in 2014, this quirky concept pub sees Living Ventures return to the Deansgate venue where they started in 1993 with JW Johnsons. The quaint decor resembles a conservatory, there's live music every night, and the well stocked cellar of cask-conditioned ales boasts more than 40 craft beers and ciders alongside a selection of gins, Champagnes and intriguing botanical cocktails. Near The Royal Exchange Theatre and Manchester Arena.

Opened in May 2016 by the management team who were responsible for making Apotheca the Pride Of Manchester Award-winning "Best Bar in Manchester", this basement cocktail den is hidden in a former bookies on a backstreet, just off Deansgate. Inventive cocktails sit alongside locally sourced craft ales and the welcoming atmosphere. Open every day and until 04:00 at weekends.

Head across the road from Spinningfields to Back Bridge Street, behind sister bar Crazy Pedro's, and descend the stairs to be transported to a tropical hideaway packed with rum, fun, cocktails and Tiki craziness; a million miles from the gloomy streets of Manchester up above. With its rock and reggae soundtrack, kitsch Polynesian décor, exotic trinkets, flaming Zombies and sharing cocktails, it serves the North West’s most extensive collection of rum. Open until 04:00

Combining New York City dive style chic with great liquor, home-made classic American food and Rock n’ Roll from the last six decades - MOJO offers a slick, high octane environment with friendly and knowledgeable staff. Since opening in 1996 MOJO has earned its stripes as one of the country's best bars .

This intimate late night, laid back Tequila and Mezcal den from the guys behind The Liar's Club downstairs, can be found just across Bridge Street from Spinningfields. With boozy hard shakes, frozen Margaritas, ice cold cans of Hooch, sharing cocktails, and Manchester’s largest Mezcal & Tequila selection, it's open daily until 04:00. Oh, and then there's the pizzas and nachos, served all night long to help you soak up the booze.

This
very stylish Pacific Rim subterranean cocktail lounge and restaurant from Knutsford's Living
Ventures group offers a unique list of expertly crafted cocktails alongside a wine and sake list of impressive proportions. Service runs into the early hours against an eclectic backdrop of music created nightly by DJs on the touch-screen emulator. Located
underneath the Armani store in Spinningfields, you can enter
via the glass pyramid on Deansgate or through the ground level bar and terrace bar with its canopied garden at the rear of the building.

With a bespoke range of Martinis and signature cocktails, interiors and some of the UK’s best locations, Dirty Martini is one of the industry’s fastest growing bar groups. Known for their spirited sophistication, Dirty Martini brings you beautiful, handcrafted cocktails, glamourous interiors, and a spirited atmosphere that makes for an unforgettable night. From sparkling birthdays to sophisticated corporate events, elegant engagement parties or intimate soirees, let them make your next event forever memorable. Close to the Albert Hall with the Opera House Manchester,Bridgewater Hall and Palace Theatre also nearby.

Open 24 hours and serving alcohol until 06:00, the Vega Lounge and the invite-only Icon VIP Bar inside Manchester's most glamorous casino is one of the city's only late night bars, offering impressive cocktails alongside premium spirits, a 24-hour food menu, experience packages and VIP booths. A piano vocalist performs every Thursday, Friday and Saturday with a DJ set at weekends keeping your party going. Membership is free, instant and easy with a valid photo i.d. although you must be over 18 years old to enter.